NH Electric Co-op Foundation Announces Fourth Quarter Grant Recipients by NHEC | Feb 17, 2020 | UncategorizedPLYMOUTH, NH – The New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation (NHEC Foundation) awarded 11 grants totaling $42,558 to organizations throughout New Hampshire. The following organizations received grants ranging from $1,500 – $10,000. American Red Cross of NH/VT, Campton Elementary School Park & Recreation Program, Communities for Alcohol & Drug-Free Youth (CADY), Cub Scout Pack 53 (Alton), Friends Program, Mayhew Program, Pemi Baker Community Health, Salvation Army of Laconia, School District SAU 48, Russell Elementary School (Rumney), Tillotson Center (Colebrook). The NHEC Foundation is funded by the generosity of over 44,000 New Hampshire Electric Co-op members who participate in the Round Up Program. Participating members agree to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar, which enables the NHEC Foundation to award quarterly grants and scholarships to children of NHEC members. To learn more about the NHEC Foundation, enroll in the Round Up Program or apply for a Foundation grant, please visit www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation. New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member-led electric distribution cooperative serving 84,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities. www.nhec.com.
New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2020 by NHEC | Feb 17, 2020 | NHEC FoundationPLYMOUTH, N.H. – The New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation (NHEC Foundation) is now accepting applications for the 2020 scholarship program. The NHEC Foundation will award six $1,500 scholarships in 2020 (one of which will be reserved for a student entering a vocational/technical institution) to support and enhance the education and resulting careers of our members and their children. Applicants must be at least a senior in high school at the time of applying and must be either a Co-op member or the child/dependent of a Co-op member. College and non-traditional students are eligible and welcome to apply. The deadline for applications is April 24, 2020. For eligibility criteria and scholarship applications for both programs, please visit the Community tab on our website at www.nhec.com or call 603-536-8884. The NHEC Foundation is funded by the generosity of over 40,000 New Hampshire Electric Co-op members who participate in the Round Up Program. Participating members agree to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar with the proceeds benefiting the NHEC Foundation. To learn more about the NHEC Foundation, enroll in the Round Up Program or apply for a Foundation grant, please visit www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation. New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member-led electric distribution cooperative serving 84,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities. www.nhec.com.
NHEC Foundation Grant Supports Warm Clothes and Winter Fun for Russell Elementary School by NHEC | Feb 17, 2020 | NHEC FoundationPLYMOUTH, NH – Winter programs for students at Russell Elementary School in Rumney got a boost recently, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation. Eighty-nine children participate in the school’s winter program that offers activities like skiing, snowboarding, skating and gymnastics. The grant will help to cover the shortfall in fees collected from parents to enable children to participate in the winter activity of their choice. A portion of the grant money will also support the purchase of warm clothing for students in need. The NHEC Foundation is funded by the generosity of over 40,000 New Hampshire Electric Co-op members who participate in the Round Up Program. Participating members agree to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next dollar with the proceeds benefiting the NHEC Foundation. To learn more about the NHEC Foundation, enroll in the Round Up Program or apply for a Foundation grant, please visit www.nhec.com/nhec-foundation. New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member-led electric distribution cooperative serving 84,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities. www.nhec.com.